Bodegas Olivares S.L.-Altos De La Hoya-Monastrell-Garnacha-Old Vines-Jumilla-Spain-2015-14.0% Alcohol-$11.96-A nose of some muted dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice in finish, a bit uneven. RP-90 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Tatiarra Vineyard-Shiraz-Cambrian-Heathcote-Australia-2005-15.5% Alcohol-$45.55-A nose of dark fruit and some heat, dark purple in color. A full bodied Shiraz, with black cherry, cassis, some chocolate, but with enough heat that it was not in balance, disappointing that it was not up to the ratings. RP-94+ WE-92CR-87 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

F. Korbel & Bros, Inc.-Brut-Champagne-California-NV-12.0% Alcohol-$11.50-A nose of some citrus and spice, nothing complex, good for a quick toast or cooking. NR CR-81 Good for cooking.

Moet et Chandon-Cuvee Dom Perignon-Champagne-France-1995-$149.00-A nose of sweet citrus and bubbles, light straw in color. A light to medium bodied Champagne, with apple, light lemon, and minerals, good acidity. Had for NYE, not a big bubbly drinker but this was good. RP-94 WS-90 WE-93 CR-90 Good with cheeses, salads.

Bonterra Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Organic-Mendocino and Lake County-California-2008-$10.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, black currants, blackberries, some herbs, some smoke, not as good as the 2006 but a easy drinker, very good QPR. WS-81 WE-92 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.